Housekeeper

Adelante Development Center Inc • Artesia, NM

5d

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs housekeeping and administrative duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Crew Lead. The role cleans rooms and other facility premises, handles linens, makes beds, cleans and polishes fixtures, removes trash and soiled linens, and replenishes room supplies. The Housekeeper reports needed repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures, and buildings to a supervisor, and follows security procedures for entry to a secure facility. The position may also provide direct services to adults with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures and to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms; ability to present information and respond to questions from clients, supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Must pass a drug screening and government background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work with and around various cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, carry laundry bundles, lift 25 pounds, and operate required equipment continuously.
• Must be able to squat, reach above shoulder(s), kneel, push, and pull frequently.
• Must be able to crawl, climb 5 feet, crouch, and balance occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school training in housekeeping operations preferred.
• Three years of general work experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms and other facility premises, including dusting and cleaning blinds, furniture, and other surfaces.
• Sort, count, fold, mark, and carry linens.
• Turn mattresses and make beds; move and arrange furniture and hang drapes.
• Clean and polish metalwork and porcelain bathroom fixtures; spot-clean walls and windows.
• Empty wastebaskets, remove trash, and remove soiled linens for laundering.
• Replenish room supplies.
• Report needed repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures, and buildings to a supervisor.
• Comply with security procedures associated with entry to a secure facility.
• May provide direct services to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Crew Lead.

Benefits

• $1,250 hiring bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED